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A portable basketball goal support system having a base, a ballast tank, and an arm for supporting a basketball goal support pole can be assembled in a compact configuration for shipping or storage and an expanded configuration for use. The support pole is mounted at a rear portion of the base and a

A portable basketball goal support system having a base, a ballast tank, and an arm for supporting a basketball goal support pole can be assembled in a compact configuration for shipping or storage and an expanded configuration for use. The support pole is mounted at a rear portion of the base and angled forward in the expanded configuration. In the expanded configuration, the ballast tank extends at least partially behind the support pole, while in the compact configuration, the ballast tank may be nested within portion of the base, thereby occupying less space. The support pole may be formed with a generally "pear"-shaped cross section defined by large and small curved portions connected by relatively straight sections, such that the large curved portion readily adapts to existing mounting hardware. One or more of the base, ballast tank, and support arm may be formed from plastic with a printed graphics sheet integrally molded therewith.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A portable basketball goal support system comprising a base and ballast member separate from said base, said ballast member being engageable with said base in two configurations, with the first configuration occupying less space than the second configuration, wherein said

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A portable basketball goal support system comprising a base and ballast member separate from said base, said ballast member being engageable with said base in two configurations, with the first configuration occupying less space than the second configuration, wherein said base has a front end, a rear end, and sides extending therebetween, said ballast member extending between but not beyond the profile of said front and rear ends of the base in the first configuration, and said ballast member extending beyond said rear end of the base in the second configuration.